Children’s services were rated as “requires improvement to be good” in its most recent inspection between 14 and 25 November following a previous rating of “inadequate” at its last full inspection in 2019.
According to the report, the appointment of new director of children’s services (DCS) Pauline Turner in 2020 has been instrumental to Hull’s progress.
“Under the leadership of the current DCS, there is a stable and experienced senior leadership team in place that is focused on improving children’s lived experiences,” the report states.
Inspectors highlighted a “better service” for children in care and care leavers, and the council’s provision in this area was rated “good.”
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